FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2025
Samantha Rubin
samantha@mallardsbaseball.com
608-665-1220

Night Mares to Host Northwoods League Softball Inaugural All-Star Game
All-Star Game festivities will include a Home Run Challenge and youth softball tournament

The Madison Night Mares are proud to announce that the inaugural Northwoods League Softball All-Star Game will be held at Warner Park the weekend of July 11th, 2026. 

Northwoods League Softball will have six teams during the 2026 season. The All-Star teams will be composed of three teams each, members of the Madison Night Mares, La Crosse Steam, and the Wausau Ignite on one team, and players from the Grand Forks Spitfires, Mankato Habaneros, Minot Honeybees on the other.

The All-Star Game will also feature a Home Run Challenge, which will be played bracket-style with 8 players. Further details on the Home Run Challenge will be announced at a later date.

The All-Star Game festivities will be accompanied by a 12U and 14U youth softball tournament hosted at Warner Park and Madison College; the Night Mares Turf Classic. To sign your team up from the 12U tournament, click here. To sign your team up for the 14U tournament, click here.

“Hosting the inaugural Northwoods League Softball All Star Game is an incredible opportunity for the Madison community. We will be showcasing the best talent in Northwoods League softball, as well as creating an amazing environment for youth softball. With the Night Mares Turf Classic running alongside the festivities, we’re excited to create an environment where young players can see what’s possible at the next level!” – Samantha Rubin, General Manager.

Group outings and sponsorship opportunities for the Night Mares for the 2026 season are available now. More information can be found at madisonnightmares.com. For other questions about the Madison Night Mares, email info@madisonnightmares.com.

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Leveraging the 32-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League which began play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024.  The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play.  Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.